Awards Ceremony Individual Ticket
20th September, 2024 7.15pm - 2am
Killashee Hotel, Naas Co Kildare
€230.00
No refunds after 6th September, tickets transferrable up to 16th September.
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As we celebrate 26 years of Learning & Development success, the rebranded Excellence in Learning Awards are recognised as the premier Learning & Development event for our industry.
The purpose of the Excellence in Learning Awards is to promote excellence, best practice and innovation in Learning & Development, and Training, and to highlight the importance of this area in today’s business climate.
This demanding area of business is arguably the critical success factor for future growth and competitiveness for many organisations. Therefore, the role of those responsible for delivery and management of learning is vital. For this reason it is absolutely right for the Learning & Development profession to have a cross industry national event to recognise, promote and honour excellence, professionalism and outstanding achievement.
20th September, 2024 7.15pm - 2am
Killashee Hotel, Naas Co Kildare
€230.00
No refunds after 6th September, tickets transferrable up to 16th September.
20th September, 2024 7.15pm - 2am
Killashee Hotel, Naas Co Kildare
€2,150
No refunds after 6th September, tickets transferrable up to 16th September.
20th September, 2024 7.15pm - 2am
Killashee Hotel, Naas Co Kildare
€2,550
No refunds after 6th September, tickets transferrable up to 16th September.
Awards are open to all companies operating in Ireland regardless of size, nationality, turnover or nature of business. Organisations may make submissions in the ‘Best Learning & Development’ Organisation category and/or in one of a number of specific themed categories focusing on a range of initiatives.
Making an application to the L&DI Excellence Awards is a two-stage process and submissions are completed online.
The first stage is a 2,300 word written submission which should address the criteria of the category you are entering. Following an assessment of all submissions, finalists will be announced.
Finalists will be invited to progress to stage two of the process. Finalists in the 'Best L&D Initiatives' Categories, will make a presentation to the Judging Panel to discuss their submission in greater detail. This will take place, at the Killashee House Hotel.
Finalists in the 'Best Learning & Development Organisation' will host a site visit where there will be an opportunity to share further information.
This is an opportunity for you to build on the initial submission and deepen the judges understanding of your activity. At the presentation to the judging panel, you will be invited to attend with a maximum of three representatives and will have 10 minutes to present followed by 15 minutes discussion. You may bring any supporting documentation you wish to this meeting.
The Excellence in Learning Awards 2024 will be judged by a panel of judges made up of some of Ireland top L&D Professionals working in leading organisations. A full list of our judging panel will be announced shortly.
There is no cost involved in making a submission.
Awards are open to all companies operating in Ireland regardless of size, nationality, turnover or nature of business. Organisations may make submissions in the ‘Best Learning & Development’ Organisation category and/or in one of a number of specific themed categories.
Making an application to the Excellence in Learning Awards is a two-stage process and now online. The first stage is a 2,300 word written submission which should respond to the criteria of the category you are entering.
Please See the Scoring Scheme for Best L&D Organisation and Best L&D Initiatives
Scoring Scheme Best L&D Organisation
Scoring Scheme Best L&D Initiatives
Following an assessment of all submissions, a shortlist will be announced.
Finalist will be invited to progress to stage two of the process where they will make a presentation to the Judging Panel to discuss their submission in greater detail. This will take place at the Killashee Hotel.
This is an opportunity for you to build on the initial submission and deepen the judges understanding of your activity. You will be invited to attend with a maximum of three representatives and will have 10 minutes to present followed by 15 minutes discussion. You may bring any supporting documentation you wish to this meeting.
The Excellence in Learning Awards 2024 will be judged by a panel of judges made up of some of Ireland top L&D Professionals working in leading organisations. A full list of our judging panel will be announced shortly.
There is no cost involved in making a submission.
Please ensure to submit your completed 2,300 word submission, to be received no later than 11.59pm on March 28th, 2024.
Key Dates:
Closing date for Applications, deadline extended to: March 28th, 2024.
Finalists Announced: May 1st, 2024.
Judging Panel: May 29th, 2024.
Site Visits for Best L&D Organisation week commencing June 4th & 10th June.
Awards Ceremony: September 20th, 2024.
If you are shortlisted, you will have an opportunity to meet the judges for 30 mins or to host a site visit to discuss your work further.
So start planning for this stage straight away!
The Judging Panel
Angela O’Donovan, Manager HR Strategy & OD / Programme Director
Aoife Cuffe, Professional Career and Wellbeing Coach
Aoife O'Sullivan, Head of Network Development and Innovation, Skillnet Ireland
Carl Blake, Regional Skills Co-ordinator, Technological University of the Shannon
Eve Bulman Murphy, Senior Director, Centralised Enablement & Talent Development, Poppulo
Georgina Corscadden, CEO, Peak Connexxion Group
Jenny Hayes, Head of Ibec Academy
Judy Murphy, Master Coach, Coach Supervisor & OD Consultant
Kevin Hannigan, Client Director, Hpc
Laurie Knell, Director, Strategic Innovation Partners
Marian Crowley Henry, Director of Research & Associate Professor, Maynooth University
Mark Latuske, Director of Employee Experience, Ulster University
Neha Baj, Learning and Development Consultant
Peter FitzPatrick, Head of Human Resources, NSAI
Raquel Hanley, Head of Learning & People Development, Clifford Learning & Business Consulting
Sacha Dekker, Award winning Learning and Talent Development Leader
TJ Byrne, Chief Operating Officer, Healthy Place to Work International Ltd
This award will be made to an organisation from all sectors (including for profit and not for profit) which has excelled across a range of aspects of the function and achieved quantifiable results which have added value in an innovative way.
Should you need/wish to include any images to the submission please upload them below, and clearly mark them with a reference within the text area - i.e. Figure 1.
Introduction
Please introduce your organisation in no more than 150 words (There are no marks awarded for this section. For information purposes only)
Evidence that the learning function has an enterprise-wide role: involves executive teams, creating solutions to business issues, and setting organisational strategy (20 Marks)
Evidence that learning has value in the organisation's culture: learning opportunities, senior management support, learning for growth, and innovation. (40 Marks)
Evidence of enterprise-wide success of achievement as a result of employee learning (40 Marks)
This award will recognise an organisation which is aiming to create a coaching culture or mentoring initiative to improve leadership, performance, engagement or any other strategic or developmental objective.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative initiative which includes any type of learning intervention or L&D strategic impact that is facilitated by the effective use of technology.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
Evidence of how you will ensure the innovation will remain sustainable.
This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative development initiative which is focused on developing a culture of inclusion and ensuring full access to and positive participation in the workplace for all.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative Graduate Development Initiative designed to nurture talent in an innovative and effective way.
This may relate to a Graduate Development Initiative or Internship at any level within an organisation and at any career stage.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will be made to a consultancy, agency, or in-company collaboration that has successfully delivered qualitative solutions to a target audience. The submission should clearly demonstrate evidence of good collaboration, understanding and co-operation to achieve a particular goal or business outcome. It should be outputs-based and focus on the innovative solutions and quantifiable results achieved.
While the submission should be collaborative and well-balanced, one member of the partnership should submit the application and all queries and communications will be directed to them in the first instance. Should the application be shortlisted, any stakeholder representatives may attend the presentation to the judges, within the parameters set out in the judging process.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative Leadership or Management Development Initiative at any level within an organisation, from entry level supervisor through to C-suite/executive level, or may relate to an initiative spanning multiple organisational levels.
Note: Graduate development programmes are specifically excluded from this category and award applications for graduate programmes should be made to the relevant category.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative Organisation Development Initiative focused on enhancing the strategy, people, organisation and/or culture agenda, presenting outcomes that demonstrate a relevant and impactful transformation.
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will recognise an outstanding and innovative approach to talent strategy and talent development, contributing to:
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
This award will recognise an outstanding Learning & Development team that brings a high level of value to the organisation's learning culture and activities. This can be demonstrated through their innovation, alignment, teamwork, and engagement with the organisation.
The award covers:
Entries that are successful in this category will typically demonstrate:
A sound and impactful approach for engaging with the organisation’s stakeholders to fulfil the delivery of real strategic needs.
An innovative and unique approach to the development of learning initiatives.
A high level of alignment, teamwork and fun within their work and their roles.
A passion for continuous learning and development of their own knowledge, skills, and mindsets.